- Mar 6, 2014
- 1 min
More Polymer Clay Seashells and Baby Spike beads!
My charcoal collections of polymer clay seashells and Czech glass Baby Spike beads are all but sold out so it was time to make more....
- Mar 1, 2014
- 1 min
I just hate when this happens!
Intentionally creating bead soup is one thing, but several bead containers inadvertently tipping over and spilling their contents is...
- Feb 24, 2014
- 1 min
A sea of Delica beads!
I dare say the Myuki Corporation should be sending Kate McKinnon a hearty thank you. Sales of Delicas must be soaring thanks to...
- Feb 23, 2014
- 1 min
My girl is so relieved we’re back home!
We’ve recently returned from a ten-day vacation. It was not as restful as I had hoped it would be. Back home in Illinois, the weather was...
- Feb 22, 2014
- 1 min
Go get them!
I just love making these earrings and I know you will too! Good news…the “Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” beading kit (inspired...
- Feb 20, 2014
- 1 min
Swing and sway…
The tutorial for my “Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” design (inspired by CGB and Jean Power ) is now listed in my Etsy shop!...
- Feb 17, 2014
- 1 min
Hot off the press!
I’ve just finished the tutorial for my latest earring design; “ Triangular Drop Earrings and Variation” and I’m presently busy...
- Feb 14, 2014
- 1 min
The perfect “take along” project…
I was a Girl Scout and took the “Be prepared” motto to heart. In keeping with that, I never go anywhere without some sort of project…you...
- Feb 11, 2014
- 1 min
Ooooohhhh…they’re here!
My new mini business cards have arrived and I love them! This time around the cards feature my geometric beaded works. I’m always so...
- Feb 8, 2014
- 1 min
I love Tohos!
I don’t know about you, but I use a lot of size 15/0 seed beads in my work. I especially like Toho seed beads. Available in loads of...
- Feb 6, 2014
- 1 min
Ready for a change!
After creating beaded cuffs for the past year, I am more than ready to move on to an easy and speedy project. Earrings to the rescue!...
- Feb 4, 2014
- 1 min
More Spikes!
As enamored as I am with petite 5mm x 8mm Baby Spike beads, there is a time when larger spikes are called for. In the case of my...
- Feb 2, 2014
- 1 min
Just want you to know…
I’ll soon be taking a brief hiatus to refresh and enjoy a change of pace from my regular routine. My Etsy shop will remain open during...
- Jan 30, 2014
- 1 min
Spines Galore!
I’ve just received a glorious selection of 3mm x 10mm Spine beads. I will be using these in several of my designs. I can’t wait to play...
- Jan 27, 2014
- 1 min
Before and After!
I’d made these earrings a while ago. I was pleased with the design, but every time I put them on they just didn’t feel right. The long...
- Jan 21, 2014
- 1 min
I love wearing my zig zag cuffs!
Of all the geometric beaded bracelets I’ve made, they are the most comfortable. The slip-on design is snug when being inched over my...
- Jan 18, 2014
- 1 min
The Mermaid Cuff…
My most ambitious project to date! Tiny metallic bronze horns accented with Charlottes, drop, and seed beads dance around the...
- Jan 15, 2014
- 1 min
Time to repair….
Delica beads by nature are somewhat fragile. Their thin walls allow for more passes of thread, but the trade-off is that they can break...
- Jan 12, 2014
- 1 min
Petite Baby Spikes!
I’ve just received a shipment of itsy-bitsy Czech glass Baby Spike beads in a beautiful array of Aurora Borealis colors and neutrals. I...
- Jan 7, 2014
- 1 min
It’s getting down to the wire…
I’ve been perusing the Bead&Button Show catalog since it arrived in early December and I still haven’t decided which classes to take! It...